I need a new front left hub bearing on my 03 Buick Rendezvous. There are several on Ebay at much lower prices than I can get at a parts store or through a mechanic. Any drawbacks to these discount parts besides a no name brand?
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No, no real drawback except it will take time to return/exchange for defective parts.
Just make sure buy from sellers with high positive feedback, above 98-99%, and more than several thousands feedback.
Just make sure buy from sellers with high positive feedback, above 98-99%, and more than several thousands feedback.
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No name hubs basically guarantees Chinese white box parts. Chinese white box hubs aren't known for their quality or longevity, based on what I've read online.
You may have good luck, but it's probably a gamble.
I just checked and Amazon seems to have several brands available. Rock Auto seems to only have the AC Delco units.
You may have good luck, but it's probably a gamble.
I just checked and Amazon seems to have several brands available. Rock Auto seems to only have the AC Delco units.
Plan on replacing the hub soon. The cheap ones don't last long.
It's getting so the OEM parts are Chinese too . No guarantee of quality or origin anymore .
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Originally Posted By: nitehawk55
It's getting so the OEM parts are Chinese too . No guarantee of quality or origin anymore .
This is true to a point.
BUT, a Chinese name-brand part (OE,Timken, SKF, etc.) will likely have better quality and quality control than a no-name Chinese white box part.
It's getting so the OEM parts are Chinese too . No guarantee of quality or origin anymore .
This is true to a point.
BUT, a Chinese name-brand part (OE,Timken, SKF, etc.) will likely have better quality and quality control than a no-name Chinese white box part.
I still think the old saying you get what you pay for if true here also. There must be a big difference in the quality of a 40 buck hub and bearing and a 120 buck Timken?
Can you give us more specifics? I was looking on Amazon, but more specifics appear to be needed.
What trim level? AWD or FWD?
What trim level? AWD or FWD?
I would use only SKF, ACDelco or maybe Timken. You don't want it go out and have to do it again especially when you mail ordered the part. You don't want some cheap hub that might induce excess run out in your brake rotor or cause other issues either.
I think he needs this hub http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-89047684-Wheel-Hub-Assembly/dp/B0013FT3HC. At that prices it's practically giving it away. I'd hate for everyone to catch on and the prices go up
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Originally Posted By: RedOak
I need a new front left hub bearing on my 03 Buick Rendezvous. There are several on Ebay at much lower prices than I can get at a parts store or through a mechanic. Any drawbacks to these discount parts besides a no name brand?
To be blunt: The major drawback will be that the part is [censored].
This mindset is one of the reasons it is hard to buy parts that are made inside our borders now. And then people complain that the whitebox Chinese part they bought for $40.00 and spent $200.00 in labour getting installed has failed in 2 months. Really? you bought junk and it failed? I'm SHOCKED
Buy a brand-name hub, preferably made in a first-world nation. You'll probably pay more. But it will last a lot longer. There's a correlation there
I need a new front left hub bearing on my 03 Buick Rendezvous. There are several on Ebay at much lower prices than I can get at a parts store or through a mechanic. Any drawbacks to these discount parts besides a no name brand?
To be blunt: The major drawback will be that the part is [censored].
This mindset is one of the reasons it is hard to buy parts that are made inside our borders now. And then people complain that the whitebox Chinese part they bought for $40.00 and spent $200.00 in labour getting installed has failed in 2 months. Really? you bought junk and it failed? I'm SHOCKED
Buy a brand-name hub, preferably made in a first-world nation. You'll probably pay more. But it will last a lot longer. There's a correlation there
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: RedOak
I need a new front left hub bearing on my 03 Buick Rendezvous. There are several on Ebay at much lower prices than I can get at a parts store or through a mechanic. Any drawbacks to these discount parts besides a no name brand?
To be blunt: The major drawback will be that the part is [censored].
This mindset is one of the reasons it is hard to buy parts that are made inside our borders now. And then people complain that the whitebox Chinese part they bought for $40.00 and spent $200.00 in labour getting installed has failed in 2 months. Really? you bought junk and it failed? I'm SHOCKED
Buy a brand-name hub, preferably made in a first-world nation. You'll probably pay more. But it will last a lot longer. There's a correlation there
+1!
Originally Posted By: RedOak
I need a new front left hub bearing on my 03 Buick Rendezvous. There are several on Ebay at much lower prices than I can get at a parts store or through a mechanic. Any drawbacks to these discount parts besides a no name brand?
To be blunt: The major drawback will be that the part is [censored].
This mindset is one of the reasons it is hard to buy parts that are made inside our borders now. And then people complain that the whitebox Chinese part they bought for $40.00 and spent $200.00 in labour getting installed has failed in 2 months. Really? you bought junk and it failed? I'm SHOCKED
Buy a brand-name hub, preferably made in a first-world nation. You'll probably pay more. But it will last a lot longer. There's a correlation there
+1!
I've bought hubs from Detroit axle on ebay. Didn't hold on to the (97 olds silhouette) van too much longer (months) to get a read on durability.
Seemed well machined, based on the surfaces facing the installer. Didn't give me a lick of trouble.
Reason for purchasing was the original hub had the ABS wire snagged and it pulled out.
Was nice getting it fixed for $37. On that van the job was a piece of cake. Took 45 minutes in a dirt driveway with a dim flashlight. I considered the shabbiness of the van with my parts pricing strategy. Something not rusted out or newer than 10 years I'd buy a brand name bearing.
Seemed well machined, based on the surfaces facing the installer. Didn't give me a lick of trouble.
Reason for purchasing was the original hub had the ABS wire snagged and it pulled out.
Was nice getting it fixed for $37. On that van the job was a piece of cake. Took 45 minutes in a dirt driveway with a dim flashlight. I considered the shabbiness of the van with my parts pricing strategy. Something not rusted out or newer than 10 years I'd buy a brand name bearing.
Originally Posted By: cptbarkey
i personally do not go cheap on suspension parts. i dont want to die. if you are selling this vehicle and are just trying to get it fixed quickly, sure who cares.
That's a little dramatic.
Most of these the axle stub passes through so if the bearing completely fails, the axle and its monster nut still hold the spindle in. One just has to pull over before it catches fire from friction.
i personally do not go cheap on suspension parts. i dont want to die. if you are selling this vehicle and are just trying to get it fixed quickly, sure who cares.
That's a little dramatic.
Most of these the axle stub passes through so if the bearing completely fails, the axle and its monster nut still hold the spindle in. One just has to pull over before it catches fire from friction.
I bought cheap, no name window regulators off eBay for my car, and they are perfectly fine. Wheel bearings are not something I would buy no-name of brand parts for.
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